According to the Bible the number 666 is assigned to a beast (dictator perhaps) that is said to appear at the end of the earth’s existence. It is also referred to as a mark that shows loyalty to that dictator. Some suggest the mark is a physically identifiable symbol while others believe the identification mark may be a small computer chip embedded in the skin. The Bible indicates this mark would be essential to buying or selling anything in this future existence. When someone has an unnatural fear of the number 666 they are said to have Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia.
It is not uncommon for individuals to visit a grocery store and find a need for another small item if the bill totals $6.66. It causes a sense of fear to envelop the buyer until they can locate an item to alter the end total.
What Causes Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia?
This fear is often the result of believing the number is synonymous with evil and may be a full representation of satanic oppression. This can happen by linking biblical texts with personal conviction or it can be introduced through an individual or church group.
To a lesser degree the fear may be partially attributed to movies that deal with the occult or evil forces. The feeling may be that the number is equivalent to releasing a grip on everything that is good in favor or a more certain sense of evil.
This fear may also be about a fear of God or personal responsibility. If you aren’t certain whether there is a god or personal accountability for your acts in life then it can be fearful to consider the potential that there may also be a force that runs counter to God.
Symptoms of Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
There is likely to be uncertainty over the future and a fear of any national leader that may appear eager to embrace a one world government. There is a persistent fear of evil and a frustration over the potential that freedom could be curtailed in the future.
Other symptoms may also include…
- Air hunger
- Nausea
- Trembling
- Weeping
- Repetitive and pleading prayers
- Panic attacks
- A sense of paranoia
The fear experienced by the hexakosioihexekontahexaphobe is based on the belief that there is a future evil personified in the use of the number 666. They may feel that the use of this number is encouraging that day to arrive sooner.
How to Overcome Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
Because this fear has its roots in religion you may be well served in visiting with the religious leader of your church. They may be able to help explain the belief in a way that defuses some of your fears.
If this doesn’t help minimize the fear you may gain benefit from visiting with a therapist who understands how to get to the root causes of fear and provide solutions for managing the fear and exploring remedies to your phobic response. They should also be able to help defuse unwanted anxiety due to this fear.
The fear of the number 666 is also referred to as:
- Number 666 fear
- Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
